MED-008 · June 2021 · English
IGNOU MED-008 June 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
Globalisation and Environment
Structured previous year question paper for MED-008, June 2021 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 4
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (PGDESD) /
M.A. (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2021
MED-008 : GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer all questions. The marks for each question
are indicated against it.
Q1.Discuss different aspects of globalisation which have impacted the environment adversely.
Q2.What is biodiversity ? Describe its need for conservation and management.
Q3.Answer any two of the following : 2x10=20
(a) Discuss the highlights of the important declarations and conventions that led to environmental negotiations with the establishment of UN.
(b) Discuss the socio-political movements in the Third World which have criticised the role played by the NGOs.
(c) Describe the economic reforms that have taken place in response to food security.
(d) Discuss ‘the fundamental right to clean environment’.
Q4.Write short notes on any three of the following : 3x5=15
(a) Ozone Depletion
(b) Obstacle for an effective UN Role (ce) Chilika Bachao Andolan
(d) Green Consumerism
(e) Preparedness and Management of Disasters